The Eye of Envy (1917): Cast
The Eye of Envy is a 1917 fantasy drama directed by Harrish Ingraham, starring Jode Mullally as Avarice, Gene Crosby and Crane Wilbur. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Harrish Ingraham
- Studio
- David Horsley Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Eye of Envy About?
The premise of The Eye of Envy without spoilers.
A vivid allegorical drama that shows contentment as the key to true happiness. On the road to Success, a detour forces travelers through the sleepy hamlet of Sleepy Hollow. There, Avarice and his beautiful bride Innocence arouse envy in the village blacksmith, Ambition. The smith finds a wishing tree that lets him swap bodies with Avarice, revealing the cost of desire.
The Eye of Envy Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- body swap
- village
- male female relationship
- husband wife relationship
- father daughter relationship
- dysfunctional marriage
- romantic rivalry
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- automobile accident
- crossing a stream
- avarice
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- ambition
- success
- innocence
- grand ball
- wishing tree
- blacksmith
- transmutation
- dream sequence
- allegory
- envy
- greed
- small town americana
- loveless marriage
- detour
- home town sweetheart
- nightmare
- happy ending
- damsel in distress
- reprisal
- vindication
- handlebar mustache
- locked door
- estate
- servant
The Eye of Envy Cast & Characters
Jode Mullally leads the cast as Avarice, with Gene Crosby as Innocence and Crane Wilbur as Ambition, the Blacksmith. Directed by Harrish Ingraham; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Harrish Ingraham
- Jode Mullally as Avarice
- Gene Crosby as Innocence
- Crane Wilbur as Ambition, the Blacksmith
- Edgar Sherrod as The Dream Maker
Also Starring in The Eye of Envy
· 3 more- Frederick A. Thomson Ambition's Father (as F.A. Thompson)
- Julia Jackson Ambition's Mother
- Lilian Webster The Sweetheart (as Lillian Webster)
Cars in The Eye of Envy
6 cars on screen, including the Cadillac unknown and the Haynes unknown.
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Cadillac unknown Important role -
Haynes unknown Important role -
Ford Model T Minor role -
1917 Reo Model M Minor role
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The Eye of Envy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Eye of Envy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Eye of Envy?
The Eye of Envy runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was The Eye of Envy released?
The Eye of Envy was released on August 10, 1917.
Who directed The Eye of Envy?
The Eye of Envy was directed by Harrish Ingraham.
Who is in the cast of The Eye of Envy?
The Eye of Envy stars Jode Mullally as Avarice, Gene Crosby as Innocence and Crane Wilbur as Ambition, the Blacksmith, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Eye of Envy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Eye of Envy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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